Planning Officer

1.0 FTE, 2 year fixed term, full time positionSalary classification at MOA 5Salary range $96,470.89 - $100,643.86 + 11% superannuationWorking within a supportive, engaged and professional teamAbout us…The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Centrally located on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD and within easy commute from many areas.The Council takes pride in engaging with our community across all areas, including but not limited to local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, development services, community services and volunteering programs and more.We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.About the role…Following an internal secondment, we have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Planning Officer to join our Planning team within the Development and Regulatory Services team. The Planning team is a highly performing team of planners and administration officers that pride themselves in their approach and achievements; being the recipient of a LG Professional (SA) Leadership Excellence Award for Customer Service and a PIA (SA) Planning Excellence Award for Improving Planning Processes.In this role you will be a part of a small team and be primarily dealing with proposals involving residential and urban corridor developments where built form, character and heritage context, and quality design outcomes are key planning considerations.This role also has a focus on customer service and provides pre-application advice and guidance to interested parties on development matters, ensuring effective and open consultation, assistance and facilitation of positive outcomes.  We place emphasis on working with applicants and designers to achieve high quality design outcomes.In this role you will be responsible for:Provide high level customer support in line with the organisational customer service expectations and standards.Undertake planning assessments of minor development applications in accordance with the legislative requirements of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.Provide support to the roles of Development Administration and Customer Liaison Officer to ensure that administration functions and customer service standards are maintained within Development Services.Provide support to the role of Planning Compliance Officer.Provide excellent written and verbal communication that is timely and of a high standard to ensure clear messaging.Comply with the City of Unley’s Records Management Policy, procedures and practices for all records created and received.Demonstrate the City of Unley values when working with others and the community.Support the Team Leader Planning in the day-to-day operations of the Planning team.Some work outside Ordinary Hours may be required (e.g attending Unley CAP meetings).About you…To succeed in this role, you will have:Willingness and drive to build your planning skills.A team player willing to pitch in when circumstances present themselves.Well developed IT skills, be systematic in your approach with an eye for detail and view customer services as an integral part of the role.The Unley Employee Experience…We recognise, the need to create environments that enables employees within the organisation to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development.  Our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people, as a member of our team, you will benefit from:Competitive salary and conditionsSalary sacrifice contributions to your nominated Superannuation fundGenerous support for your ongoing education and developmentComplimentary insurance to protect your income.Comprehensive programs designed to improve your health and wellbeingWork within a dedicated, professional building teamMore information…All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Don Donaldson, Team Leader Planning on (08) 8372 8762.Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualitities you can bring to this position and why you would like to join the City of Unley team.Applications close of business Thursday 9 May 2024.Pre-employment requirements: The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:General Employment Probity CheckFacet 5 Personality ProfilingEveryone Belongs at Unley…As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.Position Description AUD Unley 5061

Planning Officer

  • 1.0 FTE, 2 year fixed term, full time position
  • Salary classification at MOA 5
  • Salary range $96,470.89 - $100,643.86 + 11% superannuation
  • Working within a supportive, engaged and professional team

About us…

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Centrally located on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD and within easy commute from many areas.

The Council takes pride in engaging with our community across all areas, including but not limited to local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, development services, community services and volunteering programs and more.

We are passionate leaders in many fields and believe that what we do makes a positive difference to our community.

About the role…

Following an internal secondment, we have an exciting opportunity available for an experienced Planning Officer to join our Planning team within the Development and Regulatory Services team. 

The Planning team is a highly performing team of planners and administration officers that pride themselves in their approach and achievements; being the recipient of a LG Professional (SA) Leadership Excellence Award for Customer Service and a PIA (SA) Planning Excellence Award for Improving Planning Processes.

In this role you will be a part of a small team and be primarily dealing with proposals involving residential and urban corridor developments where built form, character and heritage context, and quality design outcomes are key planning considerations.

This role also has a focus on customer service and provides pre-application advice and guidance to interested parties on development matters, ensuring effective and open consultation, assistance and facilitation of positive outcomes.  We place emphasis on working with applicants and designers to achieve high quality design outcomes.

In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Provide high level customer support in line with the organisational customer service expectations and standards.
  • Undertake planning assessments of minor development applications in accordance with the legislative requirements of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016.
  • Provide support to the roles of Development Administration and Customer Liaison Officer to ensure that administration functions and customer service standards are maintained within Development Services.
  • Provide support to the role of Planning Compliance Officer.
  • Provide excellent written and verbal communication that is timely and of a high standard to ensure clear messaging.
  • Comply with the City of Unley’s Records Management Policy, procedures and practices for all records created and received.
  • Demonstrate the City of Unley values when working with others and the community.
  • Support the Team Leader Planning in the day-to-day operations of the Planning team.
  • Some work outside Ordinary Hours may be required (e.g attending Unley CAP meetings).

About you…

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • Willingness and drive to build your planning skills.
  • A team player willing to pitch in when circumstances present themselves.
  • Well developed IT skills, be systematic in your approach with an eye for detail and view customer services as an integral part of the role.

The Unley Employee Experience…

We recognise, the need to create environments that enables employees within the organisation to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We provide a flexible, supportive, and inclusive environment that encourages professional development.  Our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people, as a member of our team, you will benefit from:

  • Competitive salary and conditions
  • Salary sacrifice contributions to your nominated Superannuation fund
  • Generous support for your ongoing education and development
  • Complimentary insurance to protect your income.
  • Comprehensive programs designed to improve your health and wellbeing
  • Work within a dedicated, professional building team

More information…

All enquiries and applications will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquires can be directed to Don Donaldson, Team Leader Planning on (08) 8372 8762.

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience and qualitities you can bring to this position and why you would like to join the City of Unley team.

Applications close of business Thursday 9 May 2024.

Pre-employment requirements:

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

  • General Employment Probity Check
  • Facet 5 Personality Profiling

Everyone Belongs at Unley…

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.

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